Read our press release on the critical impact that the Border Target Operating Model is having on the operations of many protected edibles growers.

Learn more about a Novel Insect trap developed at the Natural Resources Institute and read about an event in 2025 where they will be sharing more information.

Visit the AHDB Horticulture Legacy website to find all resources produced by AHDB for protected edible growers, including the Protected Edible Crop Walker’s Guide, research report and other guides.

Find out the latest regarding changes to Border Control Points and how they affect you.

Read about the BTGA’s involvement in two Innovate UK funded projects.

Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Writtle and Plant Empowerment to Host Sustainable Crop Production Workshop

Learn more about the UK’s ToBRFV working group.

There are ongoing delays with seed imports at the EU/UK border. The BTGA are working on the best approach to discuss these ongoing issues with Defra.

Read the summary of responses and next steps of Defra’s supply chain fairness consultation

Fresh copies of tomato colour charts are available to order!

NFU and AHDB are jointly funding a review of farm assurance schemes in the UK, looking to simplify audits, reduce grower burden and highlight duplication.

Support British Tomato Growers’ Association Board Member and MD of the Green House Sussex as he takes on an incredible challenge in aid of Macmillan.

A gentle reminder: Tutavir emergency approval key dates of purchase and usage.

Find out about the topics and priorities discussed in our most recent (March 2024) BTGA Technical Committee meeting, including ToBRFV, energy concerns and the development of our R&D strategy.

A call for our grower members to get involved with the British Tomato Fortnight campaign this year, to promote the taste, healthiness and sustainability of British-grown tomatoes!

Complete a survey for CHAP to help in the development of a novel approach to produce environmentally friendly ‘zero carbon’ liquid nitrogen fertiliser for the protected edible sector.

NFU Conference 2024 overview.

There is capital grant funding available through Defra’s Improving Farm Productivity Grant, to go towards solar installations or robotics equipment.

For the first time, the Industrial Energy Transformation Fund included Controlled Environment (edible) Horticulture. Find out what is on offer and whether your energy efficiency or decarbonisation project is eligible for grant funding.

A key Defra Consultation feeding into their review of supply chain fairness in the horticultural industry is open for input.